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  • Dagga and the King of Lollybrod
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    Dagga and the King of Lollybrod
    John Hague

    King Alphonso, the ruler of Lollybrod, was never a happy man. When his daughter Clovella was born, he declared that she should have a normal upbringing and arranged for her to be fostered by one of his herdsmen, Clem Bagley, and his wife Gladys. They were to raise the child as one of their own until she was seventeen years old, when she would be offered the choice of either staying with the Bagleys or returning to the castle to take up her royal duties.


    She lived the life of a farmer’s daughter and met and fell in love with local lad Dagga Flintock.


    When she became seventeen and her true parentage was revealed, it took her a while to come to terms with such startling information, but eventually she decided that she had no choice but to return to the castle to live as the island’s princess.


    Hearing of her decision, Dagga decided that he had to leave the country and launched his yacht, intending to sail to Australia, only to be forced back by an intense storm. He hurried ashore to see if Clovella was safe, and as far as we know they lived happily ever after.

    £9.99
  • I'll Tell You What Annoys Me
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    I'll Tell You What Annoys Me
    John Bell

    A book for all us old guys to have a good, light-hearted moan about life!

    If you see things happening all around you that really annoy you, but you don’t want to say anything, read this and you’ll find that you agree with most of them.

    Furthermore, you’ll probably be able to add many more yourself.

    The older you get, the more things seem to annoy you.

    But you tend to be more tolerant – or do you?

    £6.99
  • Skimp and Skarpa
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    Skimp and Skarpa
    James Carrac

    Skimp & Skarpa Construction, a mid-sized Manchester building company, is run by the Managing Director, Arthur Skarpa and a small management team.


    Geoffrey Palmer, a contracts manager, seems to be, in his eyes, the only competent person in charge of building projects. Palmer, therefore, is constantly running around putting out the mistakes Arthur and his nephew, Walter, have created. Chaos, incompetence and very poor organisation are the daily challenges for ‘Super Geoff’ to overcome, as one farce after another has to be met and overcome. Every evening after work, ‘Super Geoff’s’ long-suffering wife, Jill, has to listen to Geoff’s ranting and raving about the day’s events and how he heroically, single-handedly, once again saved Skimp & Skarpa’s skin.


    A laughable, disastrous comedy of errors awaits the reader.

    £6.99
  • The Flying Heifer
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    The Flying Heifer
    Barbara Glasson

    ‘Imagine’, said Madge, ‘if we could bring this village back to life, hear the sound of children playing again.’


    ‘I have all the keys to the holiday lets,’ muses George. ‘What if we rent them out when nobody is looking?’


    ‘Social recycling!’ says Nigel. ‘What could possibly go wrong?’


    So the conspirators, fortified by the bravado of Briardale Brew and with the help of Snow Plough Dave, hatch a plan to rejuvenate a small Derbyshire hamlet.


    ‘And one day’, says Tommy, ‘maybe even the Flying Heifer will be a proper pub again too!’

    £9.99
  • Hoonamajabies - A Collection of Adult Short Stories
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    Hoonamajabies - A Collection of Adult Short Stories
    PJ Aitken

    Ever wondered what if superheroes went on a date, you got your revenge on an ex-partner, got chased by hit men on your wedding weekend, or had a nightmare trip to the Oscars? Worry no more because this latest book from the mind of PJ Aitken will grip you from the first page and not let go. The successful author of The Run has written a no-holds-barred attempt to stay busy during the pandemic and let his mind wander into magical, wonderful and hilarious genre-bending worlds, one short story at a time.


    There will be something for everyone amongst the countless stories within this single volume. Action, comedy, romance, horror and science fiction are only some of the genres you will experience before the final page. You will laugh, cry, scream and accidentally wet yourself flying through this thrill read. Sometimes at the same time! By the end you too will be screaming Hoonamajabies!

    £9.99
  • In the Last Days
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    In the Last Days
    Peter Morgan

    In need of a dose of humour and entertainment after realising the state of the nation and the disappointments in British government? Wanting to recover some of your happy mood with a good old moan about very British problems, and the general comedy of errors that is modern life in modern Britain? Well, this is the book for you!

    Modern life can get you down sometimes, what with budget cuts and transport failures, and we all need a bit of a pick-me-up whenever we see the latest gaff from politics and government on the news. In the Last Days takes these very British problems and turns them on their head, providing humour and entertainment on subjects as diverse as health, communications, the environment and even the role of science fiction in culture. So, fasten your seatbelts for the ride – it’s an education.

    Buckle up for a witty and insightful ride through the weird world of British politics. You might just learn a thing or two along the way.

    £9.99
  • Tell Edna, My Horse Is Sorry for Eating Her Flowers!
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    Tell Edna, My Horse Is Sorry for Eating Her Flowers!
    Dennis M Stone

    Akin to most epic stories, this tale launches in a seedy bar and quickly evolves into a bizarre story of wilderness adventures, venomous creatures, geriatric horses, a randy dog, utter stupidity, friendships, love, and family.John Blackwater first met Davy, his sister Mickey, and their drunkard friend Louie in a dive bar in Flagstaff, Arizona. A week later, they were volunteers studying fish with him in the Little Colorado River. There, they fished, shared their camp with a rattlesnake, became stranded overnight by a major flood, a scorpion stung Louie’s right testicle, and John abruptly quit his U.S. government job. Thenceforth, they all hiked to the confluence to join a private rafting party and experienced the grandeur, rapids, wildlife, pandemonium, and camaraderie of a Colorado River expedition through Grand Canyon National Park.During the river trip, Mickey and Davy coaxed John into participating in a cross-country road trip to visit their aunt and uncle living in the Adirondacks of New York State. John was initially reluctant because he’d be trapped in a vehicle with that idiot Louie and Davy’s repulsive girlfriend, but eventually consented because he adored Mickey and craved sharing this American adventure with her.During their transcontinental journey, they exhaustively explored Yellowstone National Park, provided rides to assorted hitchhikers, and had a divine encounter with a vagrant. After reaching their final destination, a series of chaotic events transpired, some having potentially devastating ramifications for everyone’s future lives.

    £10.99
  • To the Hazel Wood
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    To the Hazel Wood
    Hilary McGuinness

    A handsome brooding newcomer wanders into the local pub in tiny Lough Croi and into the life of a feisty red-head from his past. But he’s not the hero of the story, she is.

    Starry-eyed, wicked-tongued Maedbh Kelly sees the world with a bartender’s insight as she struggles to lift from beige to brilliant, with the help of her family, her hilarious friends, her rowdy football team and an elderly soulmate. But when the irresistible Conal McNulty arrives, bringing secrets, lies and a history of violence, her world is thrown arse over elbow, reminding her that if trouble looks hard enough, it always finds you.

    The craic is mighty in this edge-of-your-seat novel set in a modern Ireland of ancient stone walls and green fields, where the past lives alongside the present. From a long-ago crime to a dangerous family showdown to an old cottage in a hazel wood, nothing can distract Maedbh from her sense of destiny, Never on to back down from a good fight – with strong words and a steady heart – she soon finds out what separates heartbreak from happily ever after.

    Full of comical twists and thrilling turns, To the Hazel Wood is a story about family and fate… true love and redemption… and the quintessential Irish creed of laughing in the face of calamity.

    £12.99
  • Please Understand Me
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    Please Understand Me
    Ivor J. Beamon

    This book uses Dr. John Gray’s metaphor of men being from Mars and women from Venus to explore the often humorous yet sometimes stressful dynamics of parenthood. From conception to childrearing, this witty and light-hearted compendium dives into the differences in parenting ideologies between men (Martians) and women (Venetians). The book highlights how an ‘alpha mum’ with high expectations of motherhood can amplify these differences, especially when emotions are processed differently between genders. Drawing on personal experiences and observations of other couples, Beamon presents a dad’s perspective, offering insight into how fathers attempt to live up to their partners’ expectations while keeping a smile through the challenging moments every parent will recognise. Whether managing through empathy or a lighter touch, this book offers relatable laughs and reflections on the universal journey of raising a child.

    £8.99
  • Guru Sal
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    Guru Sal
    Sally Knight

    Guru Sal is a wise woman in the modern world, one who has been gifted with valuable insight and eternal wisdom. Guru Sal has walked the paths of female angst herself and now seeks to assist Sisters of the world and guide them to their own solutions to their issues. Not all in this world is rosy, not everything is easy for women or girls. But with the help of Guru Sal, Sisters will have the support of a woman who holds this knowledge, insight, and intuition. She will help you to overcome personal issues and make your life easier.Whether it is your man, your workload or wanting more of life’s simple pleasures, Guru Sal will strive to help you achieve this through her own expertise and objectivity.Guru Sal invites Sisters to write in with their problems and she will respond with assertive, no-nonsense solutions. Names and places will be changed to protect privacy.Power to my wily Sisters!

    £8.99
  • The Quay
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    The Quay
    Kevin Crump

    As Ken Trickett navigates the murky waters of separation and joblessness, a beacon of hope emerges when he inherits a quaint quayside inn from his dear Aunt. The prospect of a fresh start in his cherished hometown unfurls before him, especially when fate aligns his path with the girl who dances in his dreams, now working a stone’s throw away. Just as life begins to paint a rosier picture, a sudden unforeseen menace casts a long shadow over Ken’s budding renaissance, jeopardizing the future he’s barely begun to rebuild.Yet, Ken isn’t one to bow to adversity. With a dose of cynical wit, a splash of misguided bravado, and the camaraderie of an eclectic band of characters that now colour his world, he is resolute to clutch onto the reins of hope and navigate through the storm.

    £10.99
  • Never Pat a Burning Dog
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    Never Pat a Burning Dog
    Philip Putnam

    A novel for everyone who has ever ridden the advertising and marketing roller coaster.Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1980s London – a stark contrast to Mad Men’s buttoned down 1960s Madison Avenue – this story plunges us into the crazy world of Grimshaw and Welby, a small agency whose burgeoning creative reputation draws the unwelcome attention of a large French group in the shape of a hostile takeover.Freddy Grimshaw’s team of eccentric personalities fight back the only way they know how: creatively.We delve deep into the cut and thrust of agency life, the intricate dance of politics and presentations, the fraught relationships of staff and clients.  Where conservative marketeers are cajoled into buying the wild ideas of a gleefully irresponsible creative department. One that spends as much time devising childish antics and non-PC practical jokes as they do outstanding advertisements.Written with an insider’s knowledge and eye for detail this is an entertaining insight into an era of advertising that’s hard to believe. Unless you were there.‘It’s advertising as I knew it. The fun, the mayhem, the excess. You couldn’t make it up: or could you?’-Philip Putnam.

    £12.99

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